Right of Way Inspector

natgridProd • City of Syracuse, NY

22h • $97,000 - $114,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

National Grid is hiring a Right of Way Inspector for their Land Management department in Syracuse, NY. This is a hybrid role. Every day, National Grid delivers safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses, connecting people to the energy they need for the lives they live. The company is in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of the energy industry by anticipating customer needs, reducing the cost of energy delivery, and pioneering flexible energy systems. To be successful, they must deliver on promises and seek opportunities for growth.

The Job Purpose is to drive engaging, agile, equitable, and cost-efficient solutions to deliver a clean, fair, and affordable energy future. This involves partnering with National Grid's Stakeholders to develop a safe working environment and managing third-party uses of National Grid's Rights-of-Way (ROWs) to ensure they are safe, compatible, and do not negatively impact the environment or the company's ability to operate and maintain existing and future facilities. The role also assists in facilitating, overseeing, and tracking third-party occupations and uses within the Company’s ROWs, acting as a trusted advisor to internal and external customers by establishing communication channels and meeting expectations.

Requirements

• Four (4) year Degree from accredited college preferably in Business/Real Estate/Paralegal Studies/Economics/Civil Engineering/Surveying/Criminal Justice, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum Four (4) years’ experience in above related fields
• Valid drivers license
• Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively both internally and externally to the organization; may include negotiation and presentation skills.
• Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple tasks timely.
• Proven track record with attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Able to negotiate and resolve conflicts independently.
• Computer experience, preferably Microsoft Office and Project Management.
• Availability for evening and weekend meetings as necessary.
• Work independently and travel as required; to be less than 75% of time.

Nice To Haves

• Utility experience desired
• Understanding the use of GIS systems.
• Ability to react and problem solve in safety situations.
• Understanding of engineering and survey plans, maps, and related design drawings, deeds, and appraisal reports.
• Ability to research and interpret land and conveyance records.

Responsibilities

• Keeping the ROW safe ensuring encroachments and requests are compatible and safe with the rights-of-way.
• Reach out and coordinate with the full design team, engineers and landowners to organize the necessary submittals for Property-Transaction-Reviews.
• Maintain and update Real Property records and GIS systems.
• Evaluate and prepare an estimate for project related fees required for submittals.
• Stay in communication with the internal and external stakeholders.
• Support departmental processes.
• Respond to simple inquiries about occupancy permits from internal and external clients as well as inquiries requesting third-party use of lands and rights-of-way.
• Assist in the protection, preservation of Company property and property rights.
• Research, examine and interpret public records and plans at Registries of Deeds, Registries of Probate and other public repositories relative to property ownership, title, and encumbrances.
• Record company property records at various Registries of Deeds and other venues.
• Assist with research, investigation to resolve property issues relative to company operations including adequacy of existing rights and property rights restriction lists.
• Interact with Real Estate, internal and external clients and agencies to facilitate property transaction requests.
• Prepare and generate various reports associated with right of way activity and project status.
• Promote and implement best practices in order to ensure all work tasks achieve high productivity and low cost.
• Field inspections and traveling required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• National Grid utilizes an assessment that evaluates the job qualifications/characteristics using AI or statistically based scoring. For more information, please view NYC Local Law 144.
• This position has a career path which provides for advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the position; gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills. Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level